Trak Racer Introduces Groundbreaking Motorcycle Sim Rig at Sim Racing Expo

During the Sim Racing Expo being held in Charlotte, North Carolina over Memorial Day weekend, the company Trak Racer is in attendance. On the opening day, they unveiled a long-awaited piece of equipment that will be a bold new direction in the sim racing industry. The company that offers a multitude of cockpits, Trak Racer is the immediate star of the show with having the immediate setup at the Charlotte Convention Center. While the prototype, in full working order, was available to demo for everyone in attendance, a design picture of the final version is posted as this will officially release later this year.

The TRZ is the Future of Sim Racing

Officially named the TRZ, anyone visiting the Sim Racing Expo this weekend in Charlotte can visit booth B2-3. This will be commercially available. Designed by a real motorcycle racer, Trak Racer believes it has figured out how it works. The handle bars are separate with fully functional buttons, and they can be turned, but the key is the lean. Much like you would do on a real bike, the leaning is handled by two pivot points that counterbalance with the weight being handled by springs. Trak Racer is looking at providing multiple springs depending on the weight of the rider, but all of this is attached to a cockpit that isn't as big as you would think it would be.

Designed by a real motorcycle racer, Trak Racer believes it has figured out how it works.

The shell of the bike actually looks like a bike. It was modeled after a Honda CBR 1000, and Trak Racer is aiming to have multiple liveries down the road for it. Yes, there is a gear shifter on the left and a rear brake on the right to go with a clutch and a front brake handle on the bars. You will twist the throttle to accelerate. There will be vibration on the bike, and the spring load allows for counter-leaning while also riding on the limit. Where the gas tank opening typically is will be where the interface and adjustments can be made with touch buttons, including acceleration latency and other assists.

This machine comes in at only about 3x4 inches, but sits about four feet high. There will be optional knee pads, but this setup handled heavier weight all day. It is very sturdy, but those working parts that swivel will be what raises the question of potential longevity. If the TRZ is successful and is cost-effective, it will open a door for others to follow suit. This would be something to open up an entirely new market that would be similar to flight simulation setups, but bikes have a much bigger reach than flights, at least on the consumer side.

The goal for the TRZ is to be for consumer usage. It will retail for $1,999.99 when it launches later in 2026, and there are a lot of eyes on this. While flight simulators have a niche but popular following, motorcycle simulation potentially has the same type of market share as sim racing, in general. While there aren't a lot of sims or games out there to utilize this technology, this would most certainly grow if more rigs hit the market in the future. The TRZ is designed for either leaning, using the handlebars to steer, or a full simulation. It can work as an arcade setup much like some large arcade titles have in the past.

What was the Experience Like on the TRZ?

Getting on the TRZ felt exactly like getting on a sports bike. There are rubber pads on the outside structure to step on, but its easier to put your legs next to the bike and throw your other leg over. Seating position felt smaller than a 1000 cc sports bike, but the seat itself was comfortable and you can hug the gas tank. Initial balance was a bit shaky, especially since you're not moving. This takes a moment to adjust to, but once you get going in the game and lean forward on the bike model and placing your butt towards the back more allowed for stability.

The Trak Racer TRZ Platform Design

• Telemetry and force feedback systems
• Haptics and wind
• Motion systems
• Shifters and upgraded controls

While there was a true bike simulation with VR available, the test was conducted with MotoGP 26 on a Moto3 bike, which is the least powerful of the bikes on the MotoGP circuit. Racing at Mugello was a good mix of switch up corners, sweeping corners and high speed straights. Can you wheelie or lean back on this? No, so the straightaways weren't nearly as enticing. Small corrections weren't really registered, and this is where when being on a bike with momentum, slightly adjusting your body makes that adjustment. It doesn't work like that here.

You will need to make adjustments with the handlebars. The option to also only steer with handlebars is available, but the immersion comes with the leaning. The long sweeping curves where you can really lean the bike is where this feels the most realistic. The springs help to shift your weight back up, but doing full transitions between esses is pretty awesome on this thing. If more time is spent on this, there is a lot of potential. There is an idea of how someone rides actual motorcycles, and approaching a system that wants to dictate how you behave on the bike can be a hurdle.

The game may have affected what the TRZ was truly capable of. The system would recognize the throttle input, but the game really wasn't. That instantaneous throttle is needed to correct in real time, and MotoGP 26 doesn't seem to really deal with subtle changes. The TRZ with RIDE 6 seems pretty enticing, especially with the different bike designs and handling models for the various ones. Can the TRZ teach you how to ride? Possibly, but forward momentum and a feel for a machine is what is missing, and will always be what holds something like this back. This can help with leaning, braking and throttle management around a circuit and learn that circuit if you want to consider doing track days. Also, if you live in climate where weather is a factor, you can at least have the option to have the TRZ in your house. The TRZ is something new and very neat, and you can appreciate the engineering design behind it.

Trak Racer at the Sim Racing Expo 2026

Trak Racer brought more than just the motorcycle sim rig setup. Another unique design that was getting attention was offering a direct drive with force feedback motors that was placed in the middle of a game controller. You would use your thumbs to steer, and while it was awkward at first, once the mental coordination hit, this worked really well and didn't feel gimmicky. This allows those who can't get access to sim racing wheels the opportunity to experience something similar. The counter steering and force feedback worked really well on this concept.

Trak Racer has a plethora of cockpits onsite, including a new carbon fiber frame and seat that weighed next to nothing. This allows for easy movement and transportation. Trak Racer also offers licensed cockpits from the likes of Hot Wheels, Alpine and Aston Martin. The Aston Martin cockpit is a true F1 cockpit that sits very low to the ground. The latest Alpine design, as the company now offers two, is known as the BRT Alpine Formula One TRA Hybrid Racing Simulator. It's big and features the blue and pink livery from the race team. This features a V3 mount, a new pedal plate and even a wireless phone charger. This is a motion simulator that comes in at currently $1,399.99. It also features a new seat design with a new seat liner on the interior.

Trak Racer has a cockpit for anyone at any price range. It even offers just a standard desk setup so you're not leaving your pedals on the floor, which is an improvement to begin with. The Airbus is a flight simulator design that looks like the front of an airplane mixed with a seat you would see on a plane. The star of the show, not only for Trak Racer but in general, was no doubt the TRZ. Shows like the Sim Racing Expo exist for pieces of tech like this. The idea is to create buzz for a concept while having other vendors lay eyes on it will firmly plant a seed for an exciting new change in the future. It is up to the company to follow through on the project, however, and deliver on those expectations.